Question 1

How do I switch from Compose to another database like MongoDB Atlas in Pup?

Accepted Answer

You need to manually update the database configuration in the settings JSON files and adjust deployment scripts, as Pup is pre-configured for Compose. Refer to Meteor's database documentation and modify the connection strings accordingly.

Question 2

Pup vs Vulcan: which Meteor boilerplate is better for my project?

Accepted Answer

Pup excels with production-ready CI/CD and environment management, while Vulcan offers more built-in features like a CMS and GraphQL. Choose Pup for deployment automation; Vulcan for rapid feature development with less infrastructure focus.

Question 3

Can I use Pup with GitHub Actions instead of CircleCI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires customizing or replacing the .circleci/config.yml file, as Pup's automation is tailored to CircleCI. You'll need to set up your own workflows and potentially adjust NPM scripts for integration.

Question 4

What's the process for adding a custom domain to Pup deployments?

Accepted Answer

You must manage domains through DNSimple and configure SSL via Meteor Galaxy's settings dashboard, as per the README. This involves updating DNS records and app settings, which can be restrictive if using other services.

Question 5

How does Pup handle environment variables for staging vs production?

Accepted Answer

Pup uses separate JSON settings files (e.g., settings-staging.json) loaded per environment via NPM scripts. For dynamic variables, you might need to extend this with Meteor's METEOR_SETTINGS or external tools, as it's primarily file-based.

Question 6

Is Pup suitable for large-scale enterprise applications?

Accepted Answer

While Pup provides a solid foundation with testing and deployment, enterprises may need additional scalability, monitoring, or compliance features not included out of the box, requiring custom integrations and overhead.

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